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Patent GB-2423274-A (GB)
Title: Housing for a hand-held machine tool
Inventor: FRAUHAMMER KARL
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: The invention starts from a housing, in particular for a hand-held machine tool 10 , with at least one housing shell 16, 18 surrounding an interior space 24 , two edges 34, 35 butting against one another at at least one butt seam 37, 38 extending axially along a longitudinal axis 36. It is proposed that on both sides of the butt seam 37, 38 there is provided in each case a first and a second retaining means 20a, 20b; 20c, 20d which subjects the respective side of the housing shell 16, 18 on both sides of the butt seam 37, 38 to a force directed substantially radially towards the interior space 24. The retaining means may be provided on a bearing sleeve 22, and may take the form of cantilevers. The hand-held machine tool may be a drilling and/or chiselling hammer.
Patent GB-2435518-A (GB)
Title: Position sensor with electromagnetic field generator and shield
Inventor: KARENOWSKA ALEXY DAVISON
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A position sensor 20 comprises an electromagnetic (EM) field generator in the form of a resonant circuit, and a screen 24 to confine the generated EM field. An output signal is provided which varies in dependence upon the amount of flux compression of the EM field resulting from the presence of the screen 24. The amount of flux compression is related to the position of the screen 24 relative to the EM field generator. The sensor may measure linear (figs 2-5 and 9-12) or angular (figs, 6-8) position, and may also be used to detect the position of a toothed wheel. A method of detecting a relative position of an EM field generator and a screen is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2425691-A (GB)
Title: Activating an RF transponder sensor to make and hold measurements
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: H04B1/59
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A measurement system comprises a transponder 40 configured to receive a radio frequency activation signal from a transceiver, thereby enabling a transponder sensor 60 to make a measurement and hold the measurement, e.g. in memory 52. Sensor 60 may be configured to measure temperature or motion, but most preferably sensor 60 is a Hall-effect sensor configured to measure magnetic fields. The transceiver may be further configured to interrogate the transponder 40 in order to receive the measurement stored in memory 52. The transponder 40 may be a passive transponder wherein an analogue circuit 44 within the transponder 40 is charged from the radio frequency signals received from the transceiver and the sensor 60 is activated using the charged analogue circuit 44.
Patent GB-2429151-A (GB)
Title: Bath board
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A bath board 2 is disclosed comprising an upper element 4 and two bracket assemblies 6,8 secured thereto, at least one of said bracket assemblies comprising a first hard moulded ridged bracket element 12 and a second bracket element 10 provided with a softer ridged portion.
Patent GB-2427536-A (GB)
Title: Pan spray formulation and delivery system
Inventor: PAUL LEONARD
IPC: A23D7/005
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: By combining lecithin and oil as the principal ingredients, a highly effective, uniform, widely dispersed, pan release spray product is achieved with the lecithin comprising a de-oiled powdered lecithin. The de-oiled, powdered lecithin is blended with the vegetable oil to form a stable emulsion that exhibits superior pen release properties. Furthermore, the oil and lecithin emulsion of the present invention is easily formulated with a variety of blending agents to make flavorful salad dressings, marinades, and pet flavor enhancing products, as a non-aerosol, finger pump based product or as an aerosol product.
Patent GB-2436115-A (GB)
Title: A tubular expansion device with lubricating coatings
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An expansion device 4800, such as a cone for radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable tubular downhole, includes a textured external surface 4802 having a self lubricating relatively hard coating 4804 of lubricant. A self lubricating relatively soft coating/film grease and/or lubricated mud 4806 may also be applied onto the external surface 4802, alone, or in combination with the lubricating hard coating 4804. The lubricant coatings 4804 and 4806 may result in a friction coefficient of not more than 0.05. The lubricant coating 4806 may withstand abrasive and corrosive environments, while the lubricant 4804 may withstand multiple expansions and abrasive and corrosive environments.
Patent GB-2439635-A (GB)
Title: A variable clearance packing ring for a seal
Inventor: FEENY SEAN DOUGLAS
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: The variable clearance packing ring comprises a plurality of arcuate packing ring segments 102 positioned in series around a shaft. At least one spring element 120 engages via ends 126, 128 with interlocking means or interfaces 121 on two adjacent ring segments, biasing them away from the shaft so as to define a clearance during transient conditions of a rotary machine. During normal operation, a fluid medium, typically steam, is pressurized into an annular groove (112, Figs.3 and 4) to offset the biasing action of the spring(s) and reduce the clearance between the segments and the shaft to the one specified for normal operating conditions.
Patent GB-2450508-A (GB)
Title: Horse feeder with movable mesh or grid panel.
Inventor: DUNNETT KEITH
IPC: A01K1/10
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: An animal feeder comprises a box like structure having a mesh, grid or grating structure therein see figures 11-14. Said mesh being located being located on a frame 12 to which are also attached a plurality of tubes 11. Said tubes are slidably located on corresponding rods 3. A lockable securing means 6-9 see figures 9 and 10 may be opened to allow removal of said frame thereby allowing said box to be filled with feed such as hay, haylage or silage. A shield means may be provided to stop entanglement between the locking means and a horse. In use an animal pulls feed upward through said mesh which may sink downward as feed is removed. Alternatively the grid may be biased to rise as feed is removed (not shown). Reinforcing panel 4 may be fitted to the front of the feeder. The feeder may be positioned against a flat wall or shaped to fit within a corner of a stable figures 11 or 14.
Patent GB-2452545-A (GB)
Title: Lignocellulose coated with laser fused powder
Inventor: CALVER SUE
IPC: B05D3/02
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A lignocellulose substrate is coated with a powder. Laser radiation is used to fuse and optionally cure the powder to form a coating. Preferably the excess powder is removed. The powder is preferably a resin, especially an epoxy polyester resin. The substrate is preferably paper, cardboard, wood, particle board, oriented strand board or fibreboard. The preferably infrared (IR) laser is focused, so as to produce a design, especially on furniture. The method can be used to produce a Braille sign.
Patent GB-2453163-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional imaging by multiple image capture under different illumination conditions
Inventor: BLAIR CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: H04N13/243
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A system for determining a three dimensional (3D) representation of an object or scene comprises one or more light sources and one or more two-dimensional (2D) image capture devices arranged such that multiple images are captured, each of which shows the scene illuminated differently. Various means are described for coupling the illumination and image capture to associate images with the particular light source and/or location from which the image was taken, for analysis to determine an approximate three dimensional surface of the scene, as in photometric stereo systems. The light sources may be polarized, and illumination light intensity may vary gradually with time. One of the illumination sources can be natural light. Location sensors may determine the positions of the light sources and/or image capture cameras. Some light sources may be outside the visible spectrum e.g. infrared, and the image capturing and 3D processing means may be combined in a common, integral device. Illumination may be varied by mechanical means such as shutters, or electronically. In particular, the present system overcomes existing limitations by allowing illumination of the scene so it appears lit naturally using substantially "white" light.
Patent GB-2442586-A (GB)
Title: Infant accommodation apparatus
Inventor: HALL DIANA
IPC: A47D13/00
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: An infant accommodation apparatus 2 comprises a support 4 including an inwardly facing non-circular upstanding enclosure wall. Preferably, the support device has respective parallel inner and outer walls in the shape of modified equilateral triangles. Thus, the outer wall of the member 8 may be regarded as being of a modified triangular shape having three curved apex regions each of which has a radius of curvature which is less than the radius of curvature of the outer wall at positions between the apex regions. The support may be inflatable and a framework 6 may be provided which abuts and extends over the device and includes toys arranged to stimulate an infant accommodated within an accommodation region 7 of the device.
Patent GB-2443744-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic touch sensor
Inventor: KENT JOEL C
IPC: H01L41/318
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A touch sensor 100 comprises a substrate 20 capable of propagating acoustic waves (e.g. shear, Lamb or Rayleigh waves). The substrate 20 includes a first surface having a touch sensitive region 24. The substrate includes a first sidewall 34 intersecting the first surface at a first edge. A transmitter 52 is provided on the first sidewall of the substrate. The transmitter generates acoustic waves that propagate directly from the first sidewall through at least a portion of the touch sensitive region. The acoustic wave propagating across the touch sensitive region may form an acute angle with the first sidewall. The transducer may include a strip comprising a piezoelectric element 83 with an electrode having spaced apart fingers 82.
Patent GB-2458155-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine intake air humidifying system
Inventor: BECKETT RICHARD GERARDE
IPC: F02M25/028
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A hollow chamber 7 having a semi-permeable wall 2 is incorporated into an internal combustion engine's air intake system. The chamber 7 is surrounded by a water jacket 3 such that the water 5 in the water jacket will pass through the semi-permeable wall 2 of the chamber 7 and evaporate 6 into the air space of the chamber 7 making the air in the air space of the chamber 7 cool and damp. This damper/ cooler air will be drawn into the air intake manifold 15, and subsequently into the internal combustion engine. The chamber 7 may be made of unglazed terracotta. The water in the water jacket 3 may be pumped through a cooled radiator or a refrigeration device. Strips of material (16, fig.4) or wicks (17, fig.5) may be attached inside the chamber 7 to provide a greater surface area for evaporation.
Patent GB-2458298-A (GB)
Title: Housing with track for receiving a measurement probe and/or having additional sockets
Inventor: MENNELL THOMAS W
IPC: G01R31/74
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A housing is described which is for at least partially enclosing an electrically conductive device, such as a fuse holder for an LV distribution board. In one embodiment the housing comprises a guidance means 18 that defines a track for receiving a measurement probe. The guidance means is positioned so that the measurement probe can at least partially encircle the electrically conductive device without touching it. This allows measurement of operational parameters, such as current, when the electrically conductive device is in use by inserting a measurement probe into the guidance means. For example, current measurements may be taken using a Rojowski coil. The guidance means can be incorporated into the housing for retro-fitting to existing installations, and may be curved to allow smooth insertion of the probe. In another embodiment a cover for an electrically conductive device is provided. The electrically conductive device is connected between a pair of terminals. The cover includes at least one socket (22, Fig 5) for connecting a measurement device to one of the terminals allowing measurements of operational parameters while the electrically conductive device is in use.
Patent GB-2460043-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing a roof to a building
Inventor: TINKLER DAVID
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a fixing element 68 affixable, in use, to a building 40 and a bracket 50 affixable to a roof 30 and which comprises an engagement element 60 for engaging the fixing member, wherein the fixing element comprises an elongate channel to which the bracket can affix at any point along its length. The fixing element is preferably a metal channel with an inverted U-shape in cross-section, with the wall connecting the two side walls being, in use, inclined to shed off water etc. The channel preferably includes an insert 74 of wood or plastic in to which the fixing element, which preferably comprises one or more screws, can engage. The roof is preferably formed from a number of composite roofing panels. Also claimed is a method of assembling a roof and a balcony assembly.
Patent GB-2460475-A (GB)
Title: Stationary elliptical exerciser
Inventor: CHUANG JIN CHEN
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2008-05-31
Abstract: A stationary exerciser includes two handles 20 pivotally coupled to an upright support 11 of a base 10 and each having an upwardly extended hand grip 23 and an outwardly extended arm 24, two foot supports 30 each having a rear portion 36 moveable in a reciprocating action relative to the base and a front portion 31 coupled to the arms 24 of the handles 20 with coupling devices 40, and two links 32 pivotally coupled between the lower portions of the handles 20 and the foot supports 30 for maintaining the arms 24 and the handles 20 and the foot supports 30 in position and for allowing the arms 24 and the front portions 31 of the foot supports 30 to be moved in a curved moving stroke relative to the base. The arrangement allows foot pedals 37 to have an elliptical moving stroke and for the moving stroke to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2450410-A (GB)
Title: A System and Method for Operating a Vehicle Hybrid Propulsion System
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system 100 for a vehicle is provided having a first motor 120 coupled to a drive wheel 170 and arranged to selectively generate electrical energy from kinetic energy received at the drive wheel, a second motor 140 configured to selectively generate electrical energy from kinetic energy received at the drive wheel 170, a transmission 130 including a first end coupled to the first motor 120 and a second end coupled to the second motor 140 and a control system 130 configured to vary, by adjusting a gear ratio of the transmission, a level of electrical energy generated by the first motor relative to the second motor in response to a operating condition such as thermal or electrical energy of at least the first motor to provide vehicle braking.
Patent GB-2446994-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage memory buffer and automatic transfers in vehicle event recording systems
Inventor: PLANTE JAMES
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: A multi-stage video memory management system for a vehicle event recorder is provided that includes the management of a plurality of stage memories and the transfer of data therebetween. A managed loop memory receives data from a video camera in real-time and continuously overwrites expired data determined to be no longer useful. Data in the managed loop memory is transferred to a more stable memory in response to an event to be recorded. An event trigger first produces a signal causing data transfer between the managed loop memory and an on-board, high-capacity buffer memory, suitable for storing video series associated with a plurality of events. Subsequently, a permanent data store receives data from the high-capacity buffer memory whenever the system reaches a predetermined distance from a download station.
Patent GB-2461893-A (GB)
Title: A coupler for a cryogenic unit
Inventor: GORE RUSSELL PETER
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A coupler 4 which couples a cryogenic unit 1 to a coolant vessel 3 includes a set of laminated resilient elements 62 which are constrained by a ring 60- attached to the face of an end 30 of the cryogenic unit 1 at one end and at the other end by a floating ring 61. As the cryogenic unit 1 is inserted into the side socket the laminated elements 62 are compressed at their ends which causes a bowing of the elements radially outwards. The side of the elements 62 will then contact the inner surface of the bore 52 to create a rigid coupling without the need for close tolerance parts. In a preferred aspect the elements are thermally conductive to ensure good thermal efficiency of the coupler.
Patent GB-2450045-A (GB)
Title: Laser driven light source
Inventor: SMITH DONALD K
IPC: H01J65/04
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus for producing light (100) includes a chamber (128) and an ignition source (140) that ionizes a gas within the chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one laser (104) that provides energy to the ionized gas within the chamber to produce a high brightness light (136). The laser can provide a substantially continuous amount of energy to the ionized gas to generate a substantially continuous high brightness light.
Patent GB-2454801-A (GB)
Title: Baby soothing device
Inventor: CHEN HONG-BO
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: A baby soothing device 10 comprises baby holding structure 12, support frame 14, sliding shaft (20, Fig 2) connected to structure 12 and driving device 22 for moving shaft (20, Fig 2) up and down. Frame 14 may comprise connecting structure 27, a U-shaped base 26 and supporting rod 28. Device 10 may comprise positioning sheath 18 to which shaft (20, Fig 2) may be slidably connected. Sheath 18, which may be formed integrally with structure 27, may have helical or liner guiding slots (44, Fig 4). Driving device 22 may be a spring or an elastic part (40, Fig 2) sheathing shaft (20, Fig 2), the two ends of device 22 abutting against shaft (20, Fig 2) and structure 27 to provide elastic force. Device 22 may comprise a rotating part (30, Fig 2) disposed through shaft (20, Fig 2), a torsion spring (32, Fig 2), driven gear (34, Fig 2), driving rod (36, Fig 2), motor (38, Fig 2) and a control panel 42 for controlling motor (38, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2464165-A (GB)
Title: A multi-layer ceramic capacitor with internal current cancellation and bottom terminals
Inventor: RITTER ANDREW
IPC: H01G2/06
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A low inductance capacitor 42 comprises: a plurality of first and second electrodes 12, 14 that are alternately stacked in an interleaved arrangement with a plurality of dielectric layers 16. Vertical conductive termination layers 44a, 44b extend upwards from a mounting surface 46 of the capacitor 42 and respectively covering a portion of the first and second electrodes 12, 14 which serves to connect the conductive layers of the first and second electrodes 12, 14. The termination layers 44a, 44b define a narrow and controlled spacing between the lands that is intended to reduce the current loop area, and thus reduces the component inductance. Further reduction in current loop area and thus component equivalent series inductance (ESL) may be provided by interdigitated terminations. Terminations 18' may be formed by various electroless plating techniques, and may be directly soldered to circuit board pads 20'.
Patent GB-2459796-A (GB)
Title: Springless compressor valve
Inventor: WALPOLE JAMES J
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A valve closure system particularly suited to reciprocating compressors employs no springs and urges the valve in the closed direction by the force generated from magnets positioned to repel each other. First 40 and second 34 magnets are provided to generate a sealing force to a poppet valve 18. The first magnet 40 is coupled to the poppet valve 18 and the second magnet 34 is provided with an aperture 36.
Patent GB-2466112-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic control of surface states e.g. plasmons
Inventor: BOWERS JEFFREY A
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the propagation path of a surface state has a surface state support 502 including an input location 504 and an output location 506. A magnetically responsive structure 508 is interposed between these. The magnetically responsive structure 508 is responsive to a spatially-varying magnetic field 512 to produce a spatially-varying permittivity that controls propagation of surface states such as plasmons. Gratings 512, 514 may be used to convert input electromagnetic energy into plasmons and then back into electromagnetic energy. The surface state support 502 may include a metal, a semiconductor or a photonic crystal structure. Further inventions relate to a method for coupling surface state modes (see figure 11) and a method for varying the coupling between a surface state and a radiative mode (see figure 12).
Patent GB-881454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the continuous casting of metals
IPC: B22D11/053
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 881,454. Continuous casting - machines. BRITISH IRON & STEEL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION. (Centre National de Recherches Metallurgiques). March 28, 1958, No. 10053/58. Class 83 (1). Continuous casting apparatus comprises a mould 2 mounted for movement axially with the ingot on the occurrence of an increase of resistance to sliding between the ingot and the mould, a lever 10 supporting the mould, and resilient means 15 acting on the levers in a direction tending to move the mould in the direction opposite to the ingot movement. The speed of return of the mould when the increase to sliding resistance disappears is damped by means 18. The weight of the mould is counterbalanced by weights 22. Specification 881,455 is referred to.
Patent GB-1220489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electronic water detectors
Inventor: MULLER JACQUES
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,220,489. Detecting water content electrically; resistance testing. J. MULLER. March 1, 1968 [March 3, 1967; June 7, 1967; Sept. 29, 1967], No. 10139/68. Headings G1N and G1U. Apparatus for detecting water in e.g. fuel oil, comprises a filter for the liquid, which traps the water either in absorbent paper, or in capillory grooves, between a stack of conductive plates, the electrical resistance between alternate plates being tested to operate an alarm relay at a predetermined value. Several different forms of conductive plates are described. In order to develop the relay operating signal, the apparatus may be connected in the grid circuit of a pentode amplifier Fig. 16 (not shown) or the base circuit of a transistor amplifier Fig. 17 (not shown).